Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Labette County Jail Report

Dedarius Decodiya Lee, 27, was arrested Wednesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of distribute marijuana, interference with law enforcement officer and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was released on $25,000 bail.Dusty Lee Parker, 37, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa...

Cherokee County Jail Report

James Martin Morris, 35, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of theft of property or services and was released.

Cherokee County Court Docket

This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.

Rhythm takes over during calving season

There’s a routine to spring calving season based on numbers. Once tiny hooves start hitting the cold ground, a rhythm takes over until the last mama cow has delivered her baby.

Real Estate transfers

Erin Downing, Afton, Oklahoma, conveyed a deed to the property located at 716 West 5th Street, Baxter Springs, to Michael English, Baxter Springs.

CALENDAR

Friday, February 27•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, February 28•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, March 1 •Attend the Church of your...

Family receives award for conservation efforts

The 2025 Kansas Bankers Association’s Soil Conservation Award recipients, the Nick and Christina Martin Family, were introduced by County Key Banker Jim Gaither of American Bank.Lifelong residents of Cherokee County Nick and Christina own 80 acres northwest of Baxter Springs, they have two...